Whenever you drive a car, it is common to make minor mistakes. But if the traffic police stop you, take away the keys, or threaten to arrest or seize the vehicle, then it is important to know what your rights are. This is also important because many people do not know about these rights and get scared of seeing the traffic police. Here we will tell you about the rules based on which you can protect yourself from the wrong behavior of the traffic police.
No traffic policeman can harass you without any reason or rule violation. If this happens to you, you can take appropriate action against them. Often people get scared due to a lack of knowledge of the law and believe whatever the policeman says. But with the right knowledge of the law, you can protect your rights.
According to the Indian Motor Vehicle Act 1932, only an officer of ASI (Assistant Sub-Inspector) level or above can issue a challan. This also includes SI (Sub-Inspector) and Inspector. These officers can issue a spot fine i.e. challan on the spot.
Traffic constables do not have the authority to issue challans or impose spot fines. Their job is only to assist senior officers. If a traffic constable takes away the keys to your vehicle or threatens you, it is completely illegal.
If you are fined, first of all, it is important to see whether the traffic police has a challan book or an e-challan machine. If neither of these things is there, then your challan cannot be fined. Apart from this, keep in mind that the policeman should be in uniform and his name and buckle should also be on the uniform. If the policeman is not in uniform, then you can ask him to show the identity card. It is your right to know whether the person who has stopped you is the right officer or not.
A traffic police constable does not have the right to take away the keys to your vehicle. If a traffic constable does this, you can immediately make a video of it. This can be important evidence, based on which you can complain against that policeman. For this, you can immediately go to your nearest police station and inform the senior officer.
If you are mistreated by a traffic policeman, then making a video of it can be the best solution for you. With video recording, you will have proof, which you can later present to senior officials. In such incidents, you should immediately go to the local police station and file a complaint.
You must know your rights and traffic rules. Many times we get harassed in the wrong way due to fear of traffic police or lack of knowledge of the law. By having the right information about your rights, you can not only protect yourself but can also follow the law properly. Whenever you drive, always be careful and follow the traffic rules. But if ever the traffic police stop you, do not panic. Know your rights and put your side strongly by staying within the limits of the law.
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